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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
edited March 2015 in A Moving Train
Alright, who watched it? Frightening stuff. I never knew of the tactics they used to become recognized as a non-profit. These people essentially strong armed the IRS.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6939318
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,985
    fucked up religion.
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,040
    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,040
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    More than Ten Club? What's wrong with those people? LOL

    Seriously though, I'll have to make time to check this out-- sounds interesting.

    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    *cue Aenima lyrics
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    brianlux said:

    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    More than Ten Club? What's wrong with those people? LOL

    Seriously though, I'll have to make time to check this out-- sounds interesting.

    No, less than Ten Club. I think it's a safe assumption there are more than 50,000 in Ten Club.
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Shit, getting the IRS to wipe out over a billion dollars in tax debt could be considered a miracle. Maybe they ARE legit? Hahaha
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,985
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    well, considering it is the go-to religion in Hollywood, it makes sense how much money and power they have.

    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • Indifference71Indifference71 Posts: 14,844
    Have this sitting on DVR...looking forward to checking this out.
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Indifference71 said:

    Have this sitting on DVR...looking forward to checking this out.

    I have read a good amount about it before. It was interesting to hear it from some of the top level defectors. Learned a few new things as well.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    well, considering it is the go-to religion in Hollywood, it makes sense how much money and power they have.

    Yeah don't they have a clear policy of seeking out high-profile clients? I look forward to seeing this.
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  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    Literally just finished watching this. That's some fucked up shit right there.
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Weirdos.
    I'm sorry it's a cult,not a religion.Brainwashing and strong arming.
    Those squirrel busters /stalkers need a good old fashioned ass whipping.
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Right after it was on the Episode of Vice came on about cutting edge Cancer treatments.Anyone see it?
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Really exciting promising stuff.I recommend a watch for sure
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    rr165892 said:

    Really exciting promising stuff.I recommend a watch for sure

    Vice is a great show too.
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,567
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    fucked up religion.

    All religions are like you described this one ^^^^^^
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    I know you're a book guy. The film was made based on a book with the authors involvement. I imagine it is in much more depth. I will probably pick it up.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,040
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    I know you're a book guy. The film was made based on a book with the authors involvement. I imagine it is in much more depth. I will probably pick it up.
    Yeah, it looks interesting. We haven't seen a copy come through the store yet. The reviews look mostly good- 3.96/5 on Good Reads, 4.5/5 on that other place, LOL.

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  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    hedonist said:

    *cue Aenima lyrics

    Exactly!
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  • whispering handswhispering hands Posts: 13,527
    Did they show ya'll the headquarters?? Golden Era in Gilman Hot Springs?? I used to live in trailer park that was just along the border edge of that place.. They'd have armed guards in motor bikes patrolling at all hours of the night. I should still have some pics of it somewhere..
    P.S. The last time I went out to Cali, ( last year..) the Golden Era assholes.. ( sorry Kat there really is no other fittng description for these pieces of brainwashing shitholes..), had bought up
    The San Jacinto Oasis trailer park, they bought up our golf course.. Now they border the Saboba Casino.. And the Saboba Indians HATE the fucking Golden Era people!! Tom Cruise sent Katie Holmes there once.. Total ass fuckery went on!! Stupid idiots from the outside got themselves arrested trying tI breach the borders.. Oh yeah they have their own police!
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    whispering hands said:

    Did they show ya'll the headquarters?? Golden Era in Gilman Hot Springs?? I used to live in trailer park that was just along the border edge of that place.. They'd have armed guards in motor bikes patrolling at all hours of the night. I should still have some pics of it somewhere..
    P.S. The last time I went out to Cali, ( last year..) the Golden Era assholes.. ( sorry Kat there really is no other fittng description for these pieces of brainwashing shitholes..), had bought up
    The San Jacinto Oasis trailer park, they bought up our golf course.. Now they border the Saboba Casino.. And the Saboba Indians HATE the fucking Golden Era people!! Tom Cruise sent Katie Holmes there once.. Total ass fuckery went on!! Stupid idiots from the outside got themselves arrested trying tI breach the borders.. Oh yeah they have their own police!

    Yes. It's one of the places where they have people labor for 40 cents an hour under protection of their "religious" status.
  • whispering handswhispering hands Posts: 13,527
    Yeah it's really freaky to see in person. Back when I lived out there, they had bought this SERIES of apartments that were down the street from my parents' house out in Sanderson Ave, ( which leads directly into Gilman Hot Springs RD.) and they would bus these weirdos out to 'work'. They all wore white robes stared dead ass front, with blank stares.. I remember once we got a flat tire, and wrecked junto a ditch just outside the GE gates.. And my BF went up to
    The guard shack to ask for help.. They met him GUNS DRAWN!! And then as they got a tractor to pull us out, and back into the road, the bus came up.. And we tried so hard to get those people to
    Look anywhere else but front.. The guy on the tractor?? Yelled at us for it!! Strange people..
  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Posts: 8,661
    A broke science fiction author. Does anymore need to be said?
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    edited March 2015
    Drove by the LA headquarters yesterday. Was tempted to go in for a visit.
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Last-12-Exit said:

    A broke science fiction author. Does anymore need to be said?

    I would add "second-rate" between broke and science fiction author.
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  • PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    I am pretty sure R. A. Salvatore is doing ok.
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    i dvr'd this. i should watch it tonight and come back and talk about it tomorrow. looking forward to seeing it.
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    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,040
    badbrains said:

    Drove by the LA headquarters yesterday. Was tempted to go in for a visit.

    If you do, don't forget to wear a tin foil hat, bb.

    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    brianlux said:

    badbrains said:

    Drove by the LA headquarters yesterday. Was tempted to go in for a visit.

    If you do, don't forget to wear a tin foil hat, bb.

    I should've went in there acting all interested in their cult. Haha
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